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Read the full text of Pritzker’s extended stay-at-home order, including new mask guidelines

The extended order includes loosens some regulations for businesses and includes a requirement for people to wear a face covering or a mask in certain conditions.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced an extension of the state’s stay-at-home order until the end of May. The governor plans to sign that executive order next week.

The extended order includes some loosening of regulations for state parks and golf courses, and will allow businesses not deemed “essential” to sell products online, for carryout or delivery. Some elective surgeries will also be allowed.

It will also include a requirement for people to wear a face covering or a mask when in a public place where they can’t maintain a 6-foot social distance beginning May 1.

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